Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19, 2025, as Small Business Development Centers Day in the State of New York

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate March 19, 2025, as Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Day in New York. It recognizes New York's SBDC network - which includes 20 regional centers and 70+ locations - as vital support for small businesses, noting they provided services to over 23,000 businesses and generated $300 million in economic impact during 2023. The resolution highlights SBDCs' long-standing role in offering business advice, disaster recovery support, and job creation, with over 580,000 businesses assisted since the program began in New York. It does not create new laws but formally honors SBDCs' contributions to the state's economy.